Forklift Operator

Keizer OR

Description

Number of Openings: 4-5 Job Requirements Minimum Age: 18 Minimum Education: GED, High School Diploma or, Equivalent Experience: 3 months experience where operating a forklift is the primary job function. Need high stacking experience in particular and strong safety background. Hours per Week: 40 or more Job Type: Full and Part time temporary work from approximately 09/13/21 thru 10/31/21 Availability: Must be available to work days or swing shift. Weekend work may be required. Skills: * Able to work in a fast paced environment * Safety Focused * Detail Oriented * Must be able to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers * Must be able to speak simple sentences in English * Must understand load capacity * This is not an independent job; applicant must be able to communicate and work well with other team members in order to accurately and safely accomplish goals Physical Requirements: * Most activities involved sitting on a forklift operating controls. * Associates will dismount several times per hour to label totes, clean work area, check machinery or other activities * While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit; hear or talk; use close and distance vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects and manipulate controls * Associate is occasionally required to walk, stand, kneel, reach, crouch, climb, shovel, and lift up to 80 pounds * Associate will be exposed to a physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes and similar elements Primary Duties: * Operate a forklift to move, relocate and stack hazelnut totes by lot * Will work in forklift teams to trade full and empty totes in order to keep hazelnut washer running at full capacity * Receiving: Safely and accurately label totes, unload trucks, and stack totes in correct area * Washing: Track product so as not to over or under fill washer and drying bins * Equipment: Maintain forklift and station equipment * Inventory: Keep appropriate records of where product is located and lots being washed Other Duties: * Clean up debris from equipment and the work area * Visually inspect product for foreign material or other concerns and report anything suspicious to the supervisor at once * Identify safety concerns as well as cost saving opportunities and report concerns to supervisor at once * Promotes a safe work environment through personal actions * Investigate and assist in resolving discrepancies * Other duties as assigned How to Apply: Mail or reply with your resume that includes work history and three (3) professional references to Chapin Dehydrating LLC, Attn: Manager, PO Box 9406, Salem, OR 97305. Chapin Dehydrating, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We're looking for a friendly, motivated, and team oriented individual. Chapin Dehydrating, LLC is a drug free workforce and has a smoke free campus.